at a u.s.-led coalition based in the capital, kabul. there was turkey, ham, rabbi stakes, with corn and collard greens. -- rib eye steak, with corn and collard greens. >> what about the announcement that if we attack you but there is going to be nuclear war? >> if this is such a serious thing, we are going to be uneasy with what is happening now. something may make these people shoot them off. i just do not believe this will. i will say this -- i want to keep my own people very alert. >> hang on tight. >> it is a fascinating moment. it is amazing that eisenhower tells him to have his people alert. they're completely on edge, so of course they are alert. kennedy laughs and says, "hang on tight." it is amazing they are able to joke to each other especially during a crisis. i think they had a sense of how lonely it is to occupy that office, how you're getting all kinds of advice, good advice, faulty advice, which kennedy was, including with his joint chiefs. eisenhower knew all about faulty military advice and was able to speak with his su